Manufacturing & Quality Engineer - Journeyman

Responsibilities

Sabre Systems is currently recruiting a Journeyman Manufacturing & Quality Engineer for the Manufacturing and Quality Engineering (M&QE) Division, in NAVAIR’s Systems Acquisition Group.  The candidate will provide manufacturing production, producibility, and quality expertise to the Persistent Maritime Unmanned Aircraft System Program Office (PMA-262) at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD.  NAVAIR's PMA-262 is responsible for the development, production, fielding and sustainment of the MQ-4C Triton, the Navy’s high-altitude, long-endurance UAS. This is an on-site position at Patuxent River Naval Air Station. Situational telework may be approved on a case-by-case basis, consistent with mission requirements and applicable policy. This position requires less than 10 % travel to alternative sites. 

The selected candidate will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Provide Manufacturing & Quality Specialist support for the Persistent Maritime Unmanned Aircraft System Program Office with oversight and guidance provided by a senior Government Civilian M&Q engineer.
• Conduct quality research and data analysis to provide support in the establishment of M&QE requirements and management of M&QE efforts through all acquisition phases, including capacity analysis to examine for scalability.
• Examine suppliers and perform facilities evaluations assessing contractor design, development and manufacturing/quality planning activities, ensuring that production and producibility considerations are being appropriately integrated into the systems engineering process.
• Examine the re-standing up of manufacturing lines that had been shut down.
• Review and analyze the development and implementation of retrofit activities
• Develop or review designs by extracting and analyzing a variety of engineering data and applying conventional engineering practices to develop, prepare, or recommend schematics, designs, specifications, electrical drawings and parts lists.
• Evaluate design producibility, manufacturing planning and proposed or actual production/quality processes considering program affordability needs and with respect to established schedules and production plans.
• Prepare technical risk assessments and evaluate Requests for Variance (RFV) for decision meetings and related briefings.
• Support the M&QE Division and IPT in planning and leading design, manufacturing and quality risk reduction efforts, producibility assessments and Production Readiness Reviews (PRRs).
• Provide technical support for producibility and manufacturing discussions in design reviews and program/technical meetings and provide design and process oriented technical inputs.
• Supports non-conformance requests and Product Quality Deficiency Reports
• Identify the causes of potential or actual manufacturing, producibility, or quality problems and recommend solutions to M&QE and IPT management via briefing or written correspondence.
• Support the M&QE lead during the conduct of Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs), Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRAs), Quality System Evaluations (QSEs) and other M&QE reviews. Support Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETR) events.
• Conduct quality research and data analysis to assist M&QE Division leadership in improving M&QE products and capabilities so that they optimally support programs and fleet readiness.
• Coordinate with a wide variety of stakeholders from all disciplines to ensure timely and accurate disposition for Material Review Board (MRB) tags, Problem Alerts, and in-flow inspections while balancing cost and schedule priorities.

Qualifications

 Requirements:

• Technical or Scientific BS or BA degree from an accredited college or university
• At least six (6) years of recent and relevant experience in a position related to the labor category description. Four (4) years of experience in installation of hardware and/or equipment. One (1) year of experience in design, preparation, and modification of engineering documents and drawings. Experience may be concurrent.
• Active DoD SECRET security clearance is required
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Desired Experience:

• Fleet Support Team and Depot maintenance
• Industrial Engineering
• Coordination and Execution of DCMA oversight and management

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Compensation Statement

At Sabre Systems, LLC, compensation is based on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, and contract-specific requirements; however, final compensation will be determined by individual qualifications and applicable contract terms. The general salary range for this position is as follows: $130,500.00 - $144,900.00

Refer & Earn: Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility

• A Level 3 Employee Referral Bonus applies to this requisition for qualifying referrals. At Sabre Systems, we value great talent and encourage our employees to refer exceptional candidates. If you have any questions about the referral policy or this position, please contact the Recruiting team.

Sabre Overview

Sabre Systems, LLC, has been providing innovative technological solutions and services for Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and commercial customers for more than 35 years. We support the ever-evolving areas of advanced communication technologies, cyber, systems and software engineering, and digital transformation.  

With over three decades in business, Sabre Systems, LLC remains committed to our small business values and a people-first philosophy. We foster a welcoming, inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and encourages open communication. Our collaborative environment supports continuous learning and professional growth at all levels. We prioritize the health, well-being, and success of our employees, offering comprehensive, evolving benefits designed to meet their diverse needs. Join us and be part of a thriving, people-driven culture.

We respect the unique perspectives that a diverse workforce of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans brings not only to our company, but also to our customers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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